Founder Builds Feature After ChatGPT Falsely Promotes Non-Existent Functionality

Adrian Holovaty, co-founder of Soundslice, encountered an unexpected surge in failed uploads to his music-learning platform. The culprit? ChatGPT had been erroneously instructing users to upload ASCII tablature for audio playback—a feature Soundslice didn’t support. Holovaty responded by developing the functionality, marking what he believes is the first instance of a company adapting to AI-driven misinformation.

Soundslice, launched in 2012, specializes in digitizing sheet music from photographs or PDFs. The incident highlights broader concerns about AI's potential to distort user expectations and force reactive product changes. Holovaty’s pragmatic solution underscores the challenges businesses face in an era where AI outputs can inadvertently shape demand.